Production Leader; Projects

Lead. Deliver. Improve.

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Production Leader (Projects)

Lead. Deliver. Improve.

At Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), we’re proud to be the UK’s largest train operating company — keeping millions of passengers moving safely and reliably every day.

We’re looking for a proactive and driven Production Leader (Projects) to play a key role in planning, leading, and delivering engineering overhauls and improvement projects across our network.

As Production Leader (Projects), you’ll oversee the end-to-end delivery of engineering projects — from planning and resource allocation to quality, safety, and performance management.

• Production Planning & Scheduling:
  Create and manage detailed production plans to meet project deadlines and improve future overhaul strategies.
• Team Leadership:
  Lead and mentor cross-functional teams, managing specification and risk assessment reviews.
• Quality & Compliance:
  Ensure work meets required safety and quality standards through regular audits and inspections.
• Process Improvement:
  Identify opportunities to optimise workflows using lean techniques and continuous improvement principles.
• Resource Management:
  Quantify and manage personnel, tooling, and welfare resources needed for project success.
• Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with Fleet Technical, Production, Safety and Environmental teams to deliver best-in-class mobilisation.
• Reporting:
  Maintain clear documentation and report regularly on progress, performance, and outcomes.

• ✅ Proven experience leading engineering or production projects (ideally within transport, rail, or heavy engineering)
• ✅ Strong leadership and people management skills
• ✅ Excellent understanding of quality, safety, and process improvement principles
• ✅ Ability to plan, prioritise, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment
• ✅ Clear communication and stakeholder management skills

At GTR, we know our people make the difference. We’re committed to building a workplace that values safety, innovation, and inclusion
, and we actively encourage applications from women and underrepresented groups in engineering
.

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Ongoing professional development and training
• The chance to make a tangible impact in a high-performing engineering team

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Apply now or contact Karen Day, Talent Acquisition Advisor
, for more information.

Join GTR — where great people and great engineering keep Britain moving.